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​CARMEL, Ind. (April 17, 2017) – The Carmel Road Racing Group would like to remind residents in Carmel, Ind. to prepare for temporary lane restrictions and brief street closures in parts of the city due to the sixth annual Carmel Marathon Weekend on Saturday, April 22.

Short delays can be expected. Motorists are advised to plan alternate routes, allow for extra driving time, and proceed with caution along the event course.

The Carmel Road Racing Group and City of Carmel Police Department have worked closely together to plan the event route in a way to lessen the impact on road closures while ensuring the safety of race participants and volunteers.

The marathon begins and finishes at Carmel’s Palladium at the Center for Performing Arts (at 3rd Avenue and City Center Drive) with the course passing through many of the city's popular areas, including the Carmel Arts and Design District, Old Town Carmel and a variety of Carmel Clay Parks. All events begin at 7:30 a.m., with a maximum course time of 6.5 hours. The course and finish line will officially close at 2 p.m.

Both lanes of City Center Drive, eastbound and westbound, will close in front of Divvy on at 10 p.m. on April 21 and remain closed until 4:00 p.m. on April 22 for the start/finish area of the race. Traffic will be able to access City Center during those times.

Other temporary single-lane delays will occur between 7:15 a.m. and 2 p.m. as follows:

Additional information and full course maps for the Carmel Marathon Weekend are available at CarmelMarathon.com.

About the Carmel Marathon Weekend:The 7th annual Carmel Marathon Weekend on April 22, 2017 will feature a full marathon, half marathon, 8K and 5K. The event offers a fast course (certified Boston Qualifier) through scenic roads and paved trails in the popular Indianapolis suburb of Carmel, Ind.

About the Carmel Road Racing Group:Carmel Road Racing Group (CRRG) is an event management company with a history of delivering results through experience, integrity and passion. CRRG, based in Carmel, Ind., offers professional, full-service event management for associations or charities interested in conducting runs and walks.